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The Watchman

Cole & Pike (Book 11)

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A long time ago, Joe Pike asked for help. In return, he would, one day, be called upon to return the favour, no questions asked. That day has come.

Joe Pike is asked to protect the life of Larkin Conner Barkley, a spoiled rich girl who happens to be a federal witness in a major case. But someone is leaking information about their whereabouts, and the killers are getting all too close. So Pike hatches a plan: disappear into the anonymous underbelly of Los Angeles, turn the tables and hunt down the hunters.

Enlisting the help of Elvis Cole, Pike uncovers a web of lies and betrayals; even the cops aren't who they seem. But as the body count rises, it becomes clear that Pike's biggest threat may be the girl herself - an edgy, yet intensely vulnerable soul determined to destroy herself, unless Joe can fill the void in her bruised heart.

Read by James Daniels

(p) 2006 Brilliance Audio

Critics Review

Packed with whiplash plot twists and taut dialogue, Crais' latest deftly reveals the taciturn, damaged Joe Pike. THE WATCHMAN is as good a psychological test case as it is a thriller
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
The narrative is taut, the menace palpable, the suspense unbearable
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Fans of the Elvis Cole series have long wished for an instalment focusing on sidekick Pike, and their wish is more than granted with this stunningly emotional thriller
BOOKLIST
Author Robert Crais
Narrator James Daniels
Series Cole & Pike
Duration 7 hours and 53 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781409155232
Format Audiobook
Publisher Orion
Genre Corruption, Crime and mystery fiction, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Thriller / suspense fiction
Availability AU, GB, IE

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